U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: Indian Passport rules liberalized: Indian Passport rules liberalized
In order to streamline, liberalise and ease the process of issue of passport, Indian Ministry of External Affairs has taken a number of steps in the realm of passport policy which is expected to benefit the citizens of India applying for a passport.
Saturday 24 December 2016
Friday 21 October 2016
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: UAE opens consulate in Kerala
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: UAE opens consulate in Kerala: The UAE has opened a Consulate General in Kerala, India, and appointed
Jamal Al Zaabi Consul-General to Kerala, to further ties between the two
countries.
The opening of the second UAE consulate in India
comes within the context of bolstering the growing relations between the
two countries, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Co-operation said.
"I am delighted to announce the opening of the
new UAE consulate in the Indian state of Kerala. It represents an
important achievement and a new boost for bilateral relations between
the two friendly countries," said Under-Secretary at the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Mohammed Mer Al Raisi,
in a ceremony in the presence of Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, Kerala
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular
Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation Ahmed Elham Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to India Dr.
Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Banna, a delegation from the Ministry of Interior
and a group of notable political figures and businessmen from the UAE
and India.
Jamal Al Zaabi Consul-General to Kerala, to further ties between the two
countries.
The opening of the second UAE consulate in India
comes within the context of bolstering the growing relations between the
two countries, UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Co-operation said.
"I am delighted to announce the opening of the
new UAE consulate in the Indian state of Kerala. It represents an
important achievement and a new boost for bilateral relations between
the two friendly countries," said Under-Secretary at the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Mohammed Mer Al Raisi,
in a ceremony in the presence of Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, Kerala
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Assistant Under-Secretary for Consular
Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
Cooperation Ahmed Elham Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the UAE to India Dr.
Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Banna, a delegation from the Ministry of Interior
and a group of notable political figures and businessmen from the UAE
and India.
Tuesday 6 September 2016
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: UAE bankruptcy law effective from 2017
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: UAE bankruptcy law effective from 2017:In a media round table, the UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) today shared details of the federal bankruptcy law which was recently approved by the UAE Cabinet on September 4.
The federal bankruptcy law falls under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
The new law works on identifying different ways to avoid bankruptcy cases and liquidation of the debtors’ funds, a comprehensive financial restructuring outside the scope of the court, composition procedures and the possibility to get new loans under terms set by the law.
Regulations will also prevent individuals from bypassing the law as there are a number of punishments, including a five-year prison sentence, as well as fines up to Dh1 million, the Ministry said in a media statement today.
The final draft of the law, which is considered an important addition to the UAE legislative system, was reviewed by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
The bankruptcy law sets up a new regulatory body the “Committee of Financial Restructuring”.
The UAE Cabinet will decide on the number of members and entities that will represent the committee, and will administer the committee’s law and its procedures.
The committee is in charge of: overseeing the procedures of financial restructuring outside the scope of the court, appointing experts in the field of financial restructuring, establishing an electronic record of individuals issued against them a bankruptcy ruling, by either imposing restrictions as ordered by the court or the loss of eligibility under the provisions of the law.
The committee is also responsible for organising and sponsoring initiatives that raise awareness among the public on the specification and objectives of the law, submitting periodical reports on the achievements, suggesting amendments to any provision of the law and determining any fees incurred, as well as any other tasks or mandates stated by the law or the UAE Cabinet.
Al Tayer highlighted that the Ministry sought to implement a law that is based on modern legislative and economic principles, while taking into consideration the global developments and changes taking place in the economic and business sectors.
These efforts have led to implementing the bankruptcy law, and distinguishing it from other laws on a regional level as well as in developed countries.
The law was set to match various bankruptcy cases, determine all legal tools to restructure the debtor’s business in accordance with specific terms and conditions as well as a legislative framework.
“Mature economies have proven the need to implement a bankruptcy law in each country that wishes to strengthen its economic status. The bankruptcy law is considered as one of the most important pillars for the local economy, as it provides protection for all parties, in addition to its pivotal role in attracting capital, in a safe and attractive investment environment and providing a protection legislation and legal acts,” Al Tayer added.
The law includes raising credit levels and financial guarantee within its legislative priority to strengthen the confidence among investors and boost the economy by enabling the financially distressed businesses to restructure, and pay their debts and obligations without disrupting the production process in accordance with transparent legal framework.
This makes it the only law which includes those specifications in the Arab region.
Which businesses are covered by the law
The law is implemented on:
-Companies that were established under commercial company laws, as well as the companies that were not established under the commercial company law
-Semi- or fully-owned companies by the federal or the local government where their establishment legislatives are under this law
-Companies and institutions established in free zones and which do not have provisions to regulate composition procedures or restructuring bankruptcy according to the Federal law No. 8 of 2004 concerning financial free zones
-Any trader and licensed civil company
Al Tayer added: “We are delighted to adopt the final draft of the bankruptcy law, to encourage entrepreneurs who seek a secure investment environment to direct their investments in the country, while strengthening their trust in the legislative and legal infrastructure in the UAE that implements clear and transparent laws preserving their rights and achieving balance between the creditor and the debtor as well as prioritise creditors with guarantees over the ones without guarantees.
“The bankruptcy law will contribute in supporting the strategic plans adopted by UAE to develop its economic, financial and legislative structure.
"The law will also raise the UAE’s competitiveness levels in international reports, which will support the sustainable economic growth and enhance the national economy, which in return support the sustainable economic growth and promote the national economy on a global level.”
The federal bankruptcy law falls under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai.
The new law works on identifying different ways to avoid bankruptcy cases and liquidation of the debtors’ funds, a comprehensive financial restructuring outside the scope of the court, composition procedures and the possibility to get new loans under terms set by the law.
Regulations will also prevent individuals from bypassing the law as there are a number of punishments, including a five-year prison sentence, as well as fines up to Dh1 million, the Ministry said in a media statement today.
The final draft of the law, which is considered an important addition to the UAE legislative system, was reviewed by Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
The bankruptcy law sets up a new regulatory body the “Committee of Financial Restructuring”.
The UAE Cabinet will decide on the number of members and entities that will represent the committee, and will administer the committee’s law and its procedures.
The committee is in charge of: overseeing the procedures of financial restructuring outside the scope of the court, appointing experts in the field of financial restructuring, establishing an electronic record of individuals issued against them a bankruptcy ruling, by either imposing restrictions as ordered by the court or the loss of eligibility under the provisions of the law.
The committee is also responsible for organising and sponsoring initiatives that raise awareness among the public on the specification and objectives of the law, submitting periodical reports on the achievements, suggesting amendments to any provision of the law and determining any fees incurred, as well as any other tasks or mandates stated by the law or the UAE Cabinet.
Al Tayer highlighted that the Ministry sought to implement a law that is based on modern legislative and economic principles, while taking into consideration the global developments and changes taking place in the economic and business sectors.
These efforts have led to implementing the bankruptcy law, and distinguishing it from other laws on a regional level as well as in developed countries.
The law was set to match various bankruptcy cases, determine all legal tools to restructure the debtor’s business in accordance with specific terms and conditions as well as a legislative framework.
“Mature economies have proven the need to implement a bankruptcy law in each country that wishes to strengthen its economic status. The bankruptcy law is considered as one of the most important pillars for the local economy, as it provides protection for all parties, in addition to its pivotal role in attracting capital, in a safe and attractive investment environment and providing a protection legislation and legal acts,” Al Tayer added.
The law includes raising credit levels and financial guarantee within its legislative priority to strengthen the confidence among investors and boost the economy by enabling the financially distressed businesses to restructure, and pay their debts and obligations without disrupting the production process in accordance with transparent legal framework.
This makes it the only law which includes those specifications in the Arab region.
Which businesses are covered by the law
The law is implemented on:
-Companies that were established under commercial company laws, as well as the companies that were not established under the commercial company law
-Semi- or fully-owned companies by the federal or the local government where their establishment legislatives are under this law
-Companies and institutions established in free zones and which do not have provisions to regulate composition procedures or restructuring bankruptcy according to the Federal law No. 8 of 2004 concerning financial free zones
-Any trader and licensed civil company
Al Tayer added: “We are delighted to adopt the final draft of the bankruptcy law, to encourage entrepreneurs who seek a secure investment environment to direct their investments in the country, while strengthening their trust in the legislative and legal infrastructure in the UAE that implements clear and transparent laws preserving their rights and achieving balance between the creditor and the debtor as well as prioritise creditors with guarantees over the ones without guarantees.
“The bankruptcy law will contribute in supporting the strategic plans adopted by UAE to develop its economic, financial and legislative structure.
"The law will also raise the UAE’s competitiveness levels in international reports, which will support the sustainable economic growth and enhance the national economy, which in return support the sustainable economic growth and promote the national economy on a global level.”
Monday 15 August 2016
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: Mandatory benefits to employees in Jebel Ali Free...
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: Mandatory benefits to employees in Jebel Ali Free...:
Employees
working in firms operating under the jurisdiction of the Jebel Ali Free Zone
Authority (Jafza) are entitled to mandatory termination benefits as per the
laws of the free zone. If the dismissal is deemed to be arbitrary, the employee
shall be entitled to compensation in addition to severance payments due that
are governed by the employment contracts in Jafza.
working in firms operating under the jurisdiction of the Jebel Ali Free Zone
Authority (Jafza) are entitled to mandatory termination benefits as per the
laws of the free zone. If the dismissal is deemed to be arbitrary, the employee
shall be entitled to compensation in addition to severance payments due that
are governed by the employment contracts in Jafza.
Compensation
you are entitled to: According to Rule 11.8.7 of Jafza employment law, the
amount of compensation that will be payable to a terminated employee shall be
decided by the deemed authority here and will not exceed three times the total
of the basic monthly wage and allowances as specified in the employment
agreement.
you are entitled to: According to Rule 11.8.7 of Jafza employment law, the
amount of compensation that will be payable to a terminated employee shall be
decided by the deemed authority here and will not exceed three times the total
of the basic monthly wage and allowances as specified in the employment
agreement.
Gratuity
payment at termination: An employee whose service exceeds one year shall be
entitled to a gratuity payment on termination of service at the rate of 21
calendar days pay of the last month’s basic salary (or more if the employment
agreement so specifies) for each year of service for the first 5 years.
payment at termination: An employee whose service exceeds one year shall be
entitled to a gratuity payment on termination of service at the rate of 21
calendar days pay of the last month’s basic salary (or more if the employment
agreement so specifies) for each year of service for the first 5 years.
For
each additional year, the amount increases to 30 calendar days of the last
month’s basic salary, provided that the maximum payment does not exceed two
years’ basic salary.
each additional year, the amount increases to 30 calendar days of the last
month’s basic salary, provided that the maximum payment does not exceed two
years’ basic salary.
After
the first year, payment will be pro-rata for the period served. The regulation
clarifies that gratuity shall be calculated at the basic pay rate as defined in
the employment agreement.
the first year, payment will be pro-rata for the period served. The regulation
clarifies that gratuity shall be calculated at the basic pay rate as defined in
the employment agreement.
Airfare
to home country: When an employee’s services are terminated, airfare to the
international airport nearest to the employee's home should be offered. This is
applicable at the expiry of the employment agreement or when the employment
agreement is terminated by the client prior to its expiry.
to home country: When an employee’s services are terminated, airfare to the
international airport nearest to the employee's home should be offered. This is
applicable at the expiry of the employment agreement or when the employment
agreement is terminated by the client prior to its expiry.
If
an employee’s annual contract is automatically renewed in accordance with the
employment agreement, the employee is entitled to airfare either in the event
of submitting a resignation or on dismissal, whenever this occurs.
an employee’s annual contract is automatically renewed in accordance with the
employment agreement, the employee is entitled to airfare either in the event
of submitting a resignation or on dismissal, whenever this occurs.
However,
if the employee has already availed the ticket for the completed contract
period, s/he will not be entitled to an additional airfare for the same period.
if the employee has already availed the ticket for the completed contract
period, s/he will not be entitled to an additional airfare for the same period.
A
free service certificate :If the terminated employee wishes for some kind of
record, he can request a service certificate, which is to be provided free of
charge. The certificate will have details of the employee such as period of
service, work performed while employed, final rate of pay and bonus, if any,
and a character reference. These things can come in handy while applying for a
new job elsewhere.
.
free service certificate :If the terminated employee wishes for some kind of
record, he can request a service certificate, which is to be provided free of
charge. The certificate will have details of the employee such as period of
service, work performed while employed, final rate of pay and bonus, if any,
and a character reference. These things can come in handy while applying for a
new job elsewhere.
Friday 20 May 2016
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: No Need to Reimburse Visa Expense to Employer in U...
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: No Need to Reimburse Visa Expense to Employer in U...:
As per U.A.E Labour Law, an
employee seeks to terminate his employment contract, the employer shall not be
legally entitled to receive from the employee, any amount of money against the
cost of visa incurred by the employer.
employee seeks to terminate his employment contract, the employer shall not be
legally entitled to receive from the employee, any amount of money against the
cost of visa incurred by the employer.
It may also be noted that
there are no laws which prescribe that an employee should reimburse the
employer towards the visa expenses. Rather it shall be deemed to be in
contravention of Article 60 of the Federal Law No 8 of 1980 Re: Regulation of
Labour Relations which states:
there are no laws which prescribe that an employee should reimburse the
employer towards the visa expenses. Rather it shall be deemed to be in
contravention of Article 60 of the Federal Law No 8 of 1980 Re: Regulation of
Labour Relations which states:
"No amount of money may
be deducted from a worker's wage in respect of private claims, except in the
following cases:
be deducted from a worker's wage in respect of private claims, except in the
following cases:
1) Repayment of loans or money
advances paid to the worker in excess of his entitlements, provided that the
amount deducted in this case shall not exceed 10 per cent of his wage.
advances paid to the worker in excess of his entitlements, provided that the
amount deducted in this case shall not exceed 10 per cent of his wage.
2) Contributions that the
workers are required by law to make from their wages, towards social security
and insurance schemes.
workers are required by law to make from their wages, towards social security
and insurance schemes.
3) The worker's contributions
to a provident fund or repayment of loans due thereto.
to a provident fund or repayment of loans due thereto.
4) Contributions towards any
welfare scheme or in respect of any other privileges or services provided by
the employer and approved by the labour department.
welfare scheme or in respect of any other privileges or services provided by
the employer and approved by the labour department.
5) Fines imposed upon the
worker for any offence he commits.
worker for any offence he commits.
6) Any debt exacted in
execution of a court ruling, provided, however, that the deduction made in
execution thereof should not exceed one-quarter of the wage due to the worker.
Where there are several debts or creditors, the maximum deduction shall be half
the worker's wage, which shall be divided pro rata among the creditors, after
payment of any legal alimony to the extent of one quarter of the worker's
wage."
execution of a court ruling, provided, however, that the deduction made in
execution thereof should not exceed one-quarter of the wage due to the worker.
Where there are several debts or creditors, the maximum deduction shall be half
the worker's wage, which shall be divided pro rata among the creditors, after
payment of any legal alimony to the extent of one quarter of the worker's
wage."
Wednesday 18 May 2016
U.A.E Visa Rules,Dubai visa Rules,U.A.E Labor Law: Workforce Training Institute to train expats U.A.E...
Workforce Training Institute to train expats U.A.E...:
The institute designed to
educate expat employees, the country’s laws and informing them of their rights
and duties was launched recently by a team comprising of four government
departments. The Workforce Training Institute is currently in its preliminary
stage of training Dubai’s blue collar workers, but by 2018, it is set to train
expat employees across all sectors in the emirate.
educate expat employees, the country’s laws and informing them of their rights
and duties was launched recently by a team comprising of four government
departments. The Workforce Training Institute is currently in its preliminary
stage of training Dubai’s blue collar workers, but by 2018, it is set to train
expat employees across all sectors in the emirate.
The Workforce Training
Institute was set up the ‘Orange Team,’ a group set up under the ‘City Makers’
initiative launched by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Prince of Dubai, in December 2014. The initiative aims to bring together teams
from across different government authorities to collaborate to develop
innovative, integrated solutions for government. The Orange Team is a joint
effort of four government departments, including Dubai Courts, Dubai Police,
Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs (PCLA) and the Ministry of Human Resources
and Emiratisation. Its primary mission is to follow-up on all the affairs of
the expatriate workforce in the emirate.
Institute was set up the ‘Orange Team,’ a group set up under the ‘City Makers’
initiative launched by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown
Prince of Dubai, in December 2014. The initiative aims to bring together teams
from across different government authorities to collaborate to develop
innovative, integrated solutions for government. The Orange Team is a joint
effort of four government departments, including Dubai Courts, Dubai Police,
Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs (PCLA) and the Ministry of Human Resources
and Emiratisation. Its primary mission is to follow-up on all the affairs of
the expatriate workforce in the emirate.
Major General Obaid Muhair Bin
Surour, Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs said, during a
meeting with The Orange Team at the General Directorate of Residency and
Foreigners Affairs Headquarters, that The Workforce Training Institute is one
of the team’s most important initiatives. “Our aim was to create an institute
to train all employees in the emirate of their rights and duties, while
educating them of the country’s laws,” he said, adding that the initiative has
been divided into three phases.
Surour, Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs said, during a
meeting with The Orange Team at the General Directorate of Residency and
Foreigners Affairs Headquarters, that The Workforce Training Institute is one
of the team’s most important initiatives. “Our aim was to create an institute
to train all employees in the emirate of their rights and duties, while
educating them of the country’s laws,” he said, adding that the initiative has
been divided into three phases.
“Phase 1, which has already
begun, is a preliminary stage to train workers in Dubai. The second phase,
which is set to start in 2017, targets workers in the building and construction
sector. The third phase, which will be compulsory, will be launched in 2018 and
includes training of all employees in the emirate,” Bin Suroor, who is also the
deputy director of the GDRFA, said. Read More
begun, is a preliminary stage to train workers in Dubai. The second phase,
which is set to start in 2017, targets workers in the building and construction
sector. The third phase, which will be compulsory, will be launched in 2018 and
includes training of all employees in the emirate,” Bin Suroor, who is also the
deputy director of the GDRFA, said. Read More
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